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Release of the Bulgarian Nurses from Libyan Jail

A Lesson in Ruthless Special Interest Politics

The future of the EU's much-hailed "common foreign policy" has been placed at risk by France's independent negotiations with the Qaddafi regime and the upgrading of its status through Sarkozy's state visit. Andreas Zumach comments
Analysis Fred Halliday

Sudan between War and Politics

In Khartoum, Middle East expert Fred Halliday of the London School of Economics assesses the future of an Islamic regime relieved by peace in southern Sudan, pressed by the International Criminal Court over Darfur, and seeking a political road beyond revolution
Peace Deal for Sudan

Not Much More Than Ink on Paper?

Last Sunday the Sudanese Vice President and the leader of the Sudan signed a peace agreement that should officially put an end to the longest civil war in African history. But can this agreement actually bring peace? Ahmad Hissou comments
Sudan

A Political and Humanitarian Tragedy

The Khartoum government is being accused of conducting a policy of ethnic cleansing against the black, non-Arab people of Darfur and of targeting civilians in its response to the rebellion by local militias. Reinhard Baumgarten reports from Sudan
The Role of the Military in the Egyptian Power Struggle

Tipping the Scales?

President Mubarak tried to restore public order in Egypt with the military. However, soldiers were reluctant and in some places were greeted with enthusiasm. Loay Mudhoon analyses the role of the military in the ongoing power struggle
Parliamentary Elections in Egypt

No Chance for the Opposition

Although the Egyptian government promised free and fair elections, there were reports of electoral fraud or people being prevented from casting their votes. Violent clashes are said to have occurred at some polling stations. By Amira El Ahl
Succession to Mubarak's Throne

Is Egypt Becoming a "Family Republic"?

Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak's is almost thirty years in office, the country is suffering from democratic deficits. Therefore, in order to initiate change, Europe must demand a relaxation of the restrictive election regulations, writes Stephan Roll
Internet in Morocco

Crossing Borders in Cyberspace

Chatting in the internet is the most popular cyberspace activity for young Moroccans. Ines Braune has been talking to them to find out what they get out of the internet.
Youssef Chahine: "Chaos"

Sympathy with the Upright Citizens of Egypt

'Chaos' is Youssef Chahine's most recent film. The 81-year-old master of Egyptian cinema has made a social comedy that also makes digs about corruption and arbitrary policing. Ariana Mirza went to see it
Interview with Ayman Nour

"I Won't Wait for the Regime to Give Me Its Blessings!"

Ayman Nour, the chairman of Egypt's liberal El-Ghad party, talked to Arian Fariborz and Mahmoud Tawfik about his party's perspectives for the future and his plan to run for office again in the next presidential elections